Vimeo Plus users to get 5GB uncompressed video upload option

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If you ask most people for a good alternative to YouTube for video posting online, chances are they’ll mention Vimeo. Unlike YouTube, Vimeo has a paid-for tier called Vimeo Plus for $60 per year that comes with a range of extra features such as higher quality video, faster uploading, and advanced video statistics.

Today Vimeo Plus users found out they are going to get a frequently asked for new feature: the ability to upload videos that are up to 5GB in size. That means it’s possible to upload an entire HD feature film, or around 2.5 hours of HD content.

As well as the new limit, which was previously set at 2GB, Vimeo has also decided to remove the need to compress video before it is uploaded. So now video can be uploaded directly from your camera saving time and retaining the raw quality of the footage.

For the moment the new 5GB limit is being rolled out in beta, so Vimeo Plus members will have to wait as it’s slowly opened up to more users. Based on the feedback in the comments subscribers don’t mind though, they are just glad it’s being introduced.